Scorpio Rising (ENH)

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Death in Vegas- Scorpio RisingAmazon.com Continuing in the darkly epic vein of 1999?s The Contino Sessions, Death In Vegas?s Scorpio Rising layers psychedelic fuzz and electronic scenery over slow-burning dance-rock. DIV?s DJ duo Richard Fearless and Tim Holmes veer madly between new wave revivalism ("Hands Around My Throat") and straight-up rock remakes ("So You Say You Lost Your Baby"), with shoegazer clamor and goth treacle in the crawlspaces. Like Sessions, the record features high-profile guest vocalists; this time, Oasis?s Liam Gallagher, Mazzy Star?s Hope Sandoval and former Jam frontman Paul Weller are on hand to juice up the record?s pop-dance hybrid appeal. Gallagher has the most success, putting his scruffy rock god pose to good use on the intensely catchy title track. There?s nothing here that significantly changes the band?s formula, but Scorpio Rising stays interesting and relevant with a jumble of high drama and chaotic influences. --Matthew Cooke Review After riding out the big-beat backlash by wandering into dark territories on their sophomore effort, 1999?s The Contino Sessions, Richard Fearless? band of two offers a pleasant surprise on this, their third disc. Instead of a descent into the depths of Fearless? perma-sunglassed, take-himself-too-seriously persona, the duo, which also includes Tim Holmes, offers a curious but highly enjoyable mix of experimental beats and good old-fashioned guitar rock.Always fond of the occasional axe break, DiV go the whole hog on Scorpio Rising, drafting in proper band leaders like Liam Gallagher (Oasis), Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star) and even mod hero Paul Weller, growling to good effect on the Gene Vincent cover "So You Say You Lost Your Baby." Gallagher?s cut is probably the standout though, putting brother Noel?s Chemical Brothers efforts to shame as he roars over Fearless? Beatles-esque backward loops.Together, Scorpio is a startling collection of odd beats and diverse tempos. Mr. Fearless, we salute you. Simon Hawkins -- From URB Magazine

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